The Bucket List
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11/12/11Mount Royal Fine FoodsIt sounds ridiculous, but it's true—I went on several dates in this grocery store. |
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10/11/11Amity Creek TrailOf course, the best trails are the ones closest to where you happen to live. I grew up near Hawk's Ridge, and the Amity Trail has a special place in my heart. Posted at 09:53 AM | Permalink |
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08/05/11Rocky Mountain Chocolate FactoryI like apples. Correction: I love, crave, and seek out apples or anything made of apples. But, despite my love for apples, I have a sweet tooth whose cravings cannot be satisfied by a mere fruit. Chocolate-dipped, caramel-rolled, candy-coated, sugar-glazed—now that’s more like it! The Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory in Canal Park gives me a variety of rich options in which to satisfy my sweet tooth. Posted at 11:44 AM | Permalink |
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08/01/11No-Name Bike TrailMy newest heat-induced trail discovery is a wonderful path that runs alongside the North Shore Scenic Railroad--no, it is not the Lakewalk--and is the smoothest ride I've ever experienced in Duluth . . . with a few heart-pounding hiccups. Posted at 12:02 AM | Permalink |
07/23/11Maritime MuseumIn Canal Park, walking along the boardwalk towards the lighthouse and bridge, you’ll come across horse-drawn carriages, bike rental, a little boat that sells mini donuts, a few dozen seagulls, and a few anchors that have retired to the shore and now serve as climbing apparatuses and lawn decorations. These anchors have a greater story than just of the kid who tripped and hit his head; they pay tribute to Duluth’s shipping history, but did you know that they could also double as tombstones? The Duluth Maritime Museum located right next to the lift bridge at the end of the boardwalk is the place to learn fun facts about Duluth’s shipping history. The museum contains maps wrinkled and yellowed by use and age, newspaper clippings, artistic renderings, detailed models,... Posted at 11:44 AM | Permalink |
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07/15/11Lake SuperiorLast time I talked about how we all see Lake Superior and that we should try a new perspective and see the shore. I’m all about finding new perspectives—especially when it comes to things that seem to slink themselves into a particular classification in our minds—and I’ve already given one example of getting a new view on the greatest of the Great Lakes. This time, I’m here to give you another: discover a new perspective under the surface of Lake Superior. You heard me. Dive in! Posted at 10:13 PM | Permalink |
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07/09/11Vista FleetI cannot conceive a way possible for someone to live in the Twin Ports area for any length of time and claim that they have never seen Lake Superior. Take I-35, go to Park Point, stroll the Lakewalk, peer out from Enger Tower, see a movie at Leif Erickson Park, stay in a hotel, cross the bridge—you simply cannot miss it! Yes, we’ve seen the lake but my question is instead this: have you seen the shore? The Vista Fleet is the perfect way to get a new view on the familiar! Posted at 12:32 AM | Permalink |
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06/28/11Leif Erikson ParkI have wondered, on various occasions, if I have what is dubbed “restless leg syndrome.” My legs are almost always moving—tapping, twirling, swinging, bouncing, etc—and it’s very hard for me to sit still. If I can’t get the wiggles out through random movements I admit defeat, get up from my chair, leave my book or writing project, and strap on the rollerblades. When I need a just-right excursion, the Lakewalk is a top choice: the perfect length, beautiful scenery, public, hills and curves, and the nice downhill ride through Leif Erikson Park. |
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06/28/11The Bucket List: The DepotAlso known as the St. Louis County Heritage and Arts Center, the Duluth Depot is the center for a body of programs, education, history, and the arts. The body is made up of several parts. The flamboyant hair of the angular roof is accessorized by rounded steeples. The mouth is very wide, sporting several doors that lead into a very clean and healthy atmosphere. The Depot is very tall—four levels of rooms for exhibits, displays, and a theatre. All in all, the Depot is a body fit to maintain the arts and history of the Duluth region. |
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06/27/11S.S. William A. IrvinHow would you like to retire after forty years of work? If it’s a guarantee I’m certain many would jump on the opportunity! What if it was also a guarantee to, in those forty years, make a record that still remains unbroken even after your retirement? What if you were the first to be created, the first in your area, and the first to incorporate the new spirit and technologies following the Depression? What if you were guaranteed a place in history? Well, the S.S. William A. Irvin achieved it all! Posted at 06:24 PM | Permalink |
